Shen Zefan

"Mother, I want to ask you for a favor."

Gu Changge drove the White Jade Chariot to the Jade Pool Holy Land.

Since Gu Changge was now the joint young master of the Qianyuan Divine Dynasty and the Jade Pool Holy Land, even the core stewards guarding the entrance recognized him and did not stop him.

"Changge, what is it?"

Su Yurou was in the Holy Lord's cave residence on the First Peak of the Jade Pool Mountain Range. Upon hearing Gu Changge's words, she walked out of the cave residence and asked.

Gu Changge then told Su Yurou all of his plans.

"So that's how it is. Changge, don't worry. I'll help you accomplish it."

After hearing Gu Changge's request, Su Yurou readily agreed.

"Right, there is also the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty. It is a One Sect Three Emperors force. I previously killed one of their princes as well. This will probably be the most difficult task."

At this point, Gu Changge remembered that among the holy lands and divine dynasties in the Southern Region of the Eastern Wasteland that could be considered major powers, he had missed the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty.

Gu Changge then opened the system shop. After flipping through page after page, he found what he needed.

Cloak of Invisibility: 300 System Points

Gu Changge spent three hundred System Points to exchange for the item.

This Cloak of Invisibility was an Emperor Grade Low Rank imperial robe. Its effect was to conceal its wearer's appearance and aura, making it convenient to act.

Gu Changge put on the Cloak of Invisibility. Rather than taking the White Jade Chariot, he rode a flying sword toward the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty.

Yuhuang Divine Dynasty, imperial city, Crown Prince's residence.

As everyone knew, the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty had three princes, all outstanding talents in cultivation. Yet because of their mortal enemy, the Qianyuan Divine Dynasty, the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty had now lost two princes, leaving only the sole Crown Prince.

And that meant the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty's only legitimate heir to inherit the position of Divine Emperor in this era was its Crown Prince, Shen Zefan.

Thus, during this period, practically every renowned noble family, divine minister, divine general, and descendant of princes and marquises in the imperial city came to visit Shen Zefan and presented generous gifts.

At this moment, someone else came to visit Shen Zefan.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Creak—"

The gate opened, and a man dressed as a servant approached from within.

"I wish to visit your master."

The visitor wore a set of luxurious robes and looked like an important person of either wealth or status.

"Yes, please follow me."

As many nobles and royals had recently come to visit Crown Prince Shen Zefan, and this visitor before him possessed an extraordinary bearing and wore splendid clothes, the servant did not dare show the slightest neglect and led him into the Crown Prince's residence.

While the servant led the visitor into the Crown Prince's residence, Gu Changge, wearing the Cloak of Invisibility, slipped inside.

"I am King Anning of the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty, Shen Yiyao. I have come today specifically to congratulate Your Highness in advance on becoming the sole heir among the candidates for Divine Emperor. Your future will surely be boundless."

Shen Yiyao took out a generous gift as he spoke.

"This is a generous gift I specially prepared for Your Highness: ten Emperor Grade Low Rank Spirit Gathering Pills. I hope Your Highness will not find me miserly."

Shen Yiyao took out ten Emperor Grade Low Rank Spirit Gathering Pills and presented them before Shen Zefan.

"Haha, King Anning, what are you saying? It is the thought that counts."

Ten Emperor Grade Low Rank Spirit Gathering Pills were also a substantial cultivation resource. Although Shen Zefan, as the Crown Prince of the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty, did not lack cultivation resources, as the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face. Shen Zefan still replied politely.

After delivering the gift, Shen Yiyao, King Anning of the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty, left the Crown Prince's residence and returned to his own prince's residence in the imperial city.

Within divine dynasty factions, the Divine Emperor generally conferred titles upon kings of different surnames and kings of the imperial surname. Kings of different surnames were mostly granted fiefs in remote regions of the divine dynasty, while kings of the imperial surname were granted fiefs within the imperial city and were still considered members of the imperial family.

"He only gave ten Emperor Grade Low Rank Spirit Gathering Pills. King Anning is also a member of the imperial family, yet he is far too stingy."

After King Anning departed, Shen Zefan no longer bothered to keep up a pleasant expression and could not help voicing his dissatisfaction.

"Forget it. Better than nothing. Once I ascend the throne in the future, I'll simply grant this King Anning fewer favors."

Shen Zefan muttered to himself.

Then, Shen Zefan began cultivating. He laid down a protective formation throughout the entire Crown Prince's residence to prevent anyone from disturbing his cultivation.

However, this had no effect on Gu Changge, because Gu Changge had already infiltrated the Crown Prince's residence and would not be affected in any way.

Shen Zefan took out the ten Emperor Grade Low Rank Spirit Gathering Pills King Anning Shen Yiyao had given him earlier and began cultivating.

A perfect opportunity.

Seeing Shen Zefan begin cultivating, Gu Changge thought to himself.

"Blood Surge Fist!"

Gu Changge threw a punch, launching a direct attack at Shen Zefan, who was cultivating.

"Pfft!"

Shen Zefan had been wholly focused on cultivation and never expected someone to ambush him. His blood and qi surged in reverse, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Who is it? Who dares ambush this Crown Prince?"

Shen Zefan was greatly startled and hurriedly demanded.

"It's me."

Gu Changge no longer concealed himself. He took off the Cloak of Invisibility, revealing himself.

"Who are you? I bear no grievance or grudge against you, so why did you ambush me?"

Seeing Gu Changge's unfamiliar face, Shen Zefan asked in confusion.

"Though you and I have neither grievance nor grudge, the forces behind us have accumulated resentment for a long time."

Gu Changge said.

"Which force in the Southern Region sent you?"

Only after hearing Gu Changge's words did Shen Zefan realize that Gu Changge came from another major power in the Southern Region of the Eastern Wasteland.

"The Qianyuan Divine Dynasty."

Gu Changge said.

"So that's how it is."

Only then did Shen Zefan understand that Gu Changge was from the Qianyuan Divine Dynasty, the Yuhuang Divine Dynasty's old adversary.

"I see no companions of yours nearby. You dared to barge alone into this Crown Prince's residence. Are you not afraid that you will enter but never leave?"

Shen Zefan asked coldly.

"Enter but never leave? Hehe, I have already laid down an imperial formation, the Sky Locking Formation, within your residence, cutting off all contact with the outside world. And the person with the highest cultivation in this Crown Prince's residence is merely you, the Crown Prince at the Ninth level Marrow Cleansing Realm. Who will win and who will lose—do I still need to spell it out?"

Gu Changge said indifferently.

"So what? Though I am only at the Ninth level Marrow Cleansing Realm, you are merely at the first level Skin Scraping Realm. Before me, your strength is as weak as an ant."

Shen Zefan saw through Gu Changge's cultivation realm and said.

"Is that so?"

Gu Changge immediately summoned four Demonic Beasts at the first level Qi Condensation Realm.

In an instant, four flashes of white light streaked before Shen Zefan. Four vicious Demonic Beasts opened their blood-filled maws and roared at him.

"Damn it, I cannot see through the strength of these four Demonic Beasts. They seem to be Demonic Beasts at least in the Qi Condensation Realm. I never expected this brat to be such a powerful Beast Tamer. No wonder he has such tremendous confidence."

Shen Zefan frowned as he spoke.